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• I met Estelle not long after her dear Artie had passed. It was a chance meeting at First Congregational Church after the service ended. I was on Nantucket visiting family and had attended church that day. My mother introduced me to Estelle. After a brief chat, I learned that Estelle needed a ride home from church, so I offered to take her. The car ride was filled with great conversation. I was taken with her lively spirit, enthusiasm for life and wry sense of humor. This spry old bird was sharp as a tack! Over the years Estelle and I became very good friends. Every visit to Nantucket would not be complete without taking my mother, her dachshund and Estelle to 'Sconset for a picnic on the benches behind the market. We ate homemade sandwiches and snacks and lemonade. I have many great photos of our picnics and looking at them brings back stories and laughter and smiles. In 2008, my wife and I were married on a gorgeous sunny September day on Miacomet beach. We were surrounded by 14 close family members and one very dear friend, Estelle. She was as close to being family as one could be. Her presence at our wedding was a true blessing. With a little assistance, she even walked from the parking lot to the tent on the beach where our ceremony was held. I'll always remember her beaming face and bright blue outfit topped off with her cute straw hat. I have many letters from Estelle. Each one a vivid journey filled with keen observations, love of life, and irrepressible sense of humor! I treasured receiving hand-written letters from my island penpal. It is with great sorrow that I learned of her passing. The world has lost a beautiful spirit. My life is richer for having known her.John Shetron

• With her passing we have lost a true lady of an earlier, gentile generation. Her sisters are gone, her husband, Dr. Bob King, has gone and so a generation passes. We will miss not knowing she was here but we also know that she is now much more at ease than she has been since the passing of her wonderful and talented husband. We will miss you, Peggy.Jim Backus and family